Settling a Case While Still in Pain

Question:

I treated with a chiropractor after an accident. The doctor released me.
The adjuster is trying to get me to settle. Should I settle my case now,
even if I still have pain?

Answer:

This is a common crossroads after an accident. You received medical treatment
and the doctor has released you, but you're still experiencing pain.
The insurance adjuster has made you a low ball offer. You're not sure
what to do. Should you just settle now and be done with it? Should you
go back to the doctor? Should you hire an attorney, but then have to pay
an attorney fee?

At our firm, we see this time and time again: the insurance adjuster will
attempt to get an accident victim to accept a low ball offer, before the
victim consults an attorney and learns that his or her claim is worth
significantly more than the adjuster is offering.

This is the time that you need the advice of an experienced personal injury
attorney. An attorney who will be honest with you. An attorney who will
look out for your best interests, and not just try to make a quick buck
off your case.

We recommend that you call our firm for a free consultation. We will give
you an honest assessment as to whether we think you should accept the
adjuster's offer, or whether we think our firm can get you more money,
even after our attorney's fees are deducted. If you do decide to hire
our firm, there is no up-front fee. Our fee is paid at the end of the
case, and is taken out of the money we collect for you. If you already
have an attorney, but have lost confidence in him or her, we can provide
you with a
free second opinion.

If you are still in significant pain, as long as a substantial amount of
time has not elapsed since your last accident-related medical visit, we
will likely recommend that you return to the doctor, or see a new doctor.
It may be that the full extent of your injuries have not been diagnosed.
If evidence of the full extent of your injuries is not provided to the
insurance adjuster, you will never receive full compensation for the harm
you have suffered.

If it is a financial hardship for you to pay for additional medical treatment
(or even to pay health insurance co-pays), then our firm can refer you
to a medical provider who will treat you on a lien.

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